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Meanwhile in Lichfield, which includes Barton under Needwood and Alrewas, 58.8 per cent of people voted to leave, or 37,214 people from a turnout of 78.7 per cent.

And among those who took part on the Burton Mail's online poll people said they would not change the way they voted after the developments this week, which left Prime Minister Theresa May fighting for her political life over her Brexit plan, which she is standing by despite criticism.

We asked readers which way they voted during the referendum and whether they had changed their mind since and people were sticking to their guns.

Ninety-three per cent of people, who either voted to leave or remain and have said they would still vote the same way.

At the time of writing, 57 per cent of people to voted to leave would still vote to leave, they said.

At the time of writing, just four per cent said they voted to leave, but now would now want to stay in the European Union, while three per cent said they voted to stay but would now vote to leave.

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This comes as a raft of high-profile resignations by Tory ministers from the cabinet after Theresa May's 585-page draft Brexit withdrawal plan was revealed. Britain is due to leave the EU on March 29, 2019.

The plan has been agreed with leaders in Brussels, but has received a mixed reception in Whitehall.

Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab and Work and Pensions boss Esther McVey stepped down in protest at the deal.

What our readers have been saying

Burton Mail readers have been having their say on social media about the ongoing Brexit developments.

David Woollands said: "They should say goodbye and leave with no deal - better for everyone."

Robert King said: "Are we still on about this, just get on with it."

Martin Heaton added: "The two choices we have are horrendous. One choice leaves us a Mickey Mouse country of Europe and the other will be devastating for business and jobs."

Some key points from the 585-page draft withdrawal agreement

A transition period would begin after Brexit goes through, which is currently set for March 29, 2019.

From then, 21 months has been targeted for the United Kingdom to continue following the rules of the European Union.

This allows bodies, such as local business and Government itself, breathing space to prepare and implement changes.

The United Kingdom would continue under the rules of the European Court of Justice while a trade deal can be decided during this time.

Both sides should reach an agreement on a long term trade deal by the end of 2020, however the draft allows for this to be extended.

This would be at the financial expense of the UK, however.

Steps are being taken to make sure that a hard border does not emerge between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland following Brexit.

A "backstop" will be brought in if no long term agreement can achieve that.

The backstop comes in the form of a temporary customs union for the whole UK, including Northern Ireland, which has been described as a "single customs territory" in the draft.

The terms in which the UK may be able to leave this temporary customs arrangement in the future is also detailed.

Should either party inform the other that they want the "backstop" to end, then a committee between the two will be met within six months to review the details.

The "backstop" would then be removed if both the EU and the UK decide it is no longer necessary.

Another reader, Karen Keyte commented that Government should follow through with what the country voted for in the 2016 referendum.

She said: "Out means out, just get on with it. The country voted out now do as was voted for."

Sharon Withers said: "I think a lot of people don't care any more, as the 'will we, won't we', has gone on for so long.

"We just want it sorted, one way or another."

How major Burton businesses have reacted

Top bosses at Burnaston car-maker Toyota has warned in recent weeks that a no-deal Brexit should be avoided at all costs, as they claim it would be detrimental to the UK and the EU.

The firm makes the Auris at its plant in Burnaston where it employs around 3,800 people.

It will start building a new Corolla model from next year, which will replace the Auris.

Chairman of the Japanese business, Akio Toyota has already told of his concerns that if Britain were to leave Europe without an agreement in place, then manufacturers would be heavily impacted by export tariffs and delays on imported components, he felt.

Toyota HQ at Burnaston (Image: Victoria Wilcox)

This could potentially disrupt production, particularly to Toyota's "just-in-time" supply chain model, which looks to cut down on costs by lowering the amount of stock and materials that is held at any one time, he said.

Corporate planning and external affairs worker at Toyota, Rob Gorton said following the firm's ideology around Brexit has not shifted following the upset over the draft withdrawal plan.

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Mr Gorton said: "Toyota's stance hasn't changed. Our views are consistent with those we've made clear in recent weeks – namely that any withdrawal agreement that avoids a no deal and provides an implementation period is a big step in the right direction.

"And that 'no deal' would be extremely disruptive to our just-in-time supply chains - and is not an option."

JCB chairman Lord Bamford

Digger maker JCB, which has its headquarters in Rocester, meanwhile has insisted that regardless of the outcome of Brexit, it believes its business will no be affected. It employs 6,700 nationally, the majority of which are in Staffordshire.

A JCB spokesman said: "JCB is closely monitoring the on-going Brexit discussions and we believe the outcome of the negotiations will have little or no impact on our business."